Guinness Carrick 7's

06/06/2024

2024 7s committee wash up meeting this evening!
📢We want to hear from you guys!!! (Constructive please 🙏 lol)
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13/05/2024

07/05/2024

MEABC Sunday Tournament!

07/05/2024

Photos of the Winners of Saturdays Quigg Golden Open Competition!

07/05/2024

Thank you as always to Tommy Stainer for his wonderful weekend Match Report!

Photos to follow!

The Guinness Carrick Sevens took place over the week-end of 3rd to 5th May 2024.
Despite somewhat inclement weather and a lower entry than usual for the Quigg Golden Open on Saturday, there was a good entry from Ladies teams for the Sunday competition and some excellent rugby was played over the week-end, with some very keenly contested finals. Long time supporters Forrester from Edinburgh managed to enter a team this year - with some support from Carrick - and in their match with NI Kaviti produced some of the most innovative tactics ever seen on a rugby field.
These involved much lying about and and pointing out the way to the try-line in case the opposition weren't sure!! And if ever there was an opposition which DID know the way to the try-line it was long time supporters of the Sevens, Fijian side NI Kaviti.
Forrester Former Pupils did manage to score a try - one of their few over the years - but their tactics did not prevent the opposition from running up fifty points! The Novos Ladies from Newcastle-upon - Tyne once again entered two teams - one of which reached the Cup Final - and added considerably to the sartorial elegance of the occasion with their "Jailbird" themed outfits. Dundee Valkyries made a welcome return to the Ladies' competition and went home with the Bowl prize. Carrick was also delighted to welcome to the Ladies competition "Yer Ma's 7s", a team set up to encourage former players who have had children to return to the game

There were the usual non-rugby entertainments, with a bouncy castle for the children and Cheeser's Fun and Frolics for the slightly older children; these involved as usual frozen tee-shirt and spinning drop kick competitions. Last, but by no means least, the world famous Reaper Burgers were once again on sale. However, this year a much younger generation was in charge, displaying considerably more business acumen than their (much) older predecessors with the introduction of a tips bowl. The only "tips" the given to the Reapers in previous years are not suitable for reproduction in a family Sevens report!

The Tournament started on Friday evening with the Sewing Solutions Under 18s competition for which the Player of the Tournament sponsor was J C Motors. The Cup was won by Instonians (RBAI) who edged out City of Armagh in a hard-fought encounter while Carrick beat local rivals Ballyclare in another closely contested match in the Plate Final.
The Bowl was won by Portadown who beat Belfast (Met) Wolves in their final while Cavan overcame Ophir in the Wooden Spoon play-off. J C Motors Player of the Tournament was Ben McCausland of Instonians. At the conclusion of the tournament, the Everest Cup was presented to the winning Captain by the daughter of the late Johnson (Jonty) Everest.

The Quigg Golden Open on Saturday 4th May produced some very good contests and in the end composite side Warriors beat NI Kaviti to take the Holmes Salver in a hard-fought Cup Final, scoring the only two tries of the game. Clogher Valley had a comfortable win against Carrick in the Plate Final while Lisburn just edged out Grosvenor in the Willis Bowl Final. The Wooden Spoon game was won by Carrick Academy side Don't Give a Ruck which meant that Forrester Former Pupils got to take home a real Wooden Spoon! The Circles Bicycles & Coffee Player of the Tournament was Scott McLean of Warriors. The prizes were presented by Eddie Quigg of Quigg Golden and the Holmes Salver was handed over to the Captain of Warriors by Roger Holmes.

Sunday produced the best weather of the week-end and some excellent rugby from the Ladies and Girls teams. The Mid & East Antrim Council sponsored Cup competition for the Lynda Waring Memorial Cup was in the end won by a very good Queens's University side who neat Newcastle visitors "40 and Naughty " in the final while City of Derry took the Plate, beating Belfast Harlequins "Quincredibles" in their final. The Bowl was won by Dundee Valkyries who overcame Carrick in their final and the Wooden Spoon went to Novos from Newcastle who faced "Yer Ma's 7s" in the play-off.
The Clanrye PRH sponsored Player of the Tournament was Stacey Sloan of City of Derry.
The Girls' competition was a best of three affair between Carrick and Clogher Valley with the Co Tyrone side winning all three matches. The Clanrye PRH sponsored Player of the Tournament was Victoria Bothwell of Clogher Valley.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the Mayor Geradine Mulvenna presented the prizes for the Ladies and Girls competitions, Club President Rab Hawkins thanked the Sevens Committee and volunteers for their work in putting on the competition, thanked all those who had participated and gave a special thanks to the sponsors without whom it would not be possible to stage the tournament.

06/05/2024

Without this immense team, 7s wouldn't be what it is! A huge thank you to all of our bar team!! (including Dave who isn't in the pic)

You guys make the weekend!

05/05/2024

Sunday madness with Fusion

05/05/2024

GUINNESS CARRICK 7s 🏟️🏉

One way to cure your hangover from last night is to come on down to the Mid and East Antrim council sponsored Women’s Guinness Carrick 7s tournament today! Kicking off at 13.30! 🏆

We also have some bouncy castles out the back of the club house for all the kids to enjoy!

Tonight we have FUSION playing, tickets are still available! Tickets are priced at £10 each and can be purchased from the the club shop!

ID and tickets will be required to gain entry to our night time entertainment! Please respect our door staff when asked for both.

05/05/2024

Thank you and Congratulations to everyone on Friday night at our U18 Sewing Solutions Competition!!

04/05/2024

GUINNESS CARRICK 7s 🍺🏉

As our Saturday night is sold out - any tickets which have been asked to be left over and not collected by 5pm - will be sold on!

Sunday tickets for FUSION are still available from the bar and our club shop!

Both nights are set to be cracker!

Don’t forget ID as these will be being checked! Please respect our security staff as they are only carrying out their job!

04/05/2024

‼️Just in case you missed it!!!‼️

⛔️We are SOLD OUT for tonight! ⛔️

✅️Still some tickets for Tomorrow night with Fusion !!!✅️

04/05/2024

GUINNESS CARRICK 7s Saturday Info

Today we are getting underway with our annual Quigg Golden Men’s competition from 1.30PM. We wish all teams the best of luck in today’s competition! 🏆

Our infamous REAPERS BBQ is back and better than ever this year! Make sure to get your feed in! They are beside the outside bar, ready to serve you amazing food! 🌭🍔

We have some amazing live music being preformed by Hannah Rhiani today in the bar between 5-8pm! 🎤

Tickets for The Lively Lads have now sold out, if you do not have a ticket for our entertainment tonight you will be asked to leave at 8pm! So please do have your wristbands ready to be checked!

We will be checking ALL ID today so whether your 96 or 18 please do have your ID at hand ready to be checked by our door staff! Please respect our door staff whilst doing so!

04/05/2024

SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHT 😨

We are looking forward to another Rugby filled day and then THE LIVELY LADS from 10pm!

We also have Hannah Rhiani in the bar from 5-8PM providing some live music!

Tickets are still available for FUSION tomorrow night! These are available from our club shop and behind the bar!

GUINNESS CARRICK 7’s SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT 🏟️

We only have 50 tickets left for THE LIVELY LADS tomorrow night! The last remaining tickets are available from our club shop or the bar staff!

Be quick before they’re gone!

03/05/2024

GUINNESS CARRICK 7’s SATURDAY ENTERTAINMENT 🏟️

We only have 50 tickets left for THE LIVELY LADS tomorrow night! The last remaining tickets are available from our club shop or the bar staff!

Be quick before they’re gone!

02/05/2024

GUINNESS CARRICK 7’s FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE 🏟️

Tickets for Saturday and Sunday entertainment are available tonight from the bar from 7pm this evening! Tickets will also be available from our club shop during competitions **

You do not need tickets for our Friday entertainment!

** subject to availability - note Saturday night availability is running low so be quick.

02/05/2024

Folks we are nipping out for food, back at 7pm for all your ticket needs!
Saturday selling super fast!

28/04/2024

It’s nearly time for the Tom Simms Memorial Park to welcome all of our visiting Teams and Supporters for our annual Guinness supported 7’s competition!

This Friday sees the start of Rugby madness with our U18’s competition kicking off from 18.30!

Don’t forget to also grab your tickets for our Saturday and Sunday entertainment! Tickets are available from the bar or our club shop on competition days! Tickets are priced at £10 each! 🎫

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Tom Simms Memorial Park for another great weekend!

27/04/2024

From 18 to 80 our volunteers did an incredible job getting the club ready for next weekend.

We have over 30 teams taking part and some of the best live music booked so we look forward to seeing soon

Sunshine ☀️ 7s

25/04/2024

Get your tickets from this tonight, at the bar!!
8 sleeps

22/04/2024

On Thursday 18th April 2024 we held our Annual Draw for the upcoming 7s Tournament! Thanks to all of the Sponsors and of course our esteemed guests for making the evening a success!!

18/04/2024

MEABC Women's

Group A
Queens
City of Derry
Dundee Valkeries
Lisburn Ducks
Novo Jailbirds

Group B
Clogher Valley
Yer Ma's 7s
40 and Naughty
Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club

18/04/2024

Quigg Golden Men's Open

Group A
Rifles
Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club
Lisburn
Foresters Former Pupils

Group B
Warriors
Clogher Valley
Grosvenor
Don't Give A Ruck

18/04/2024

SEWING SOLUTIONS
U18S

Group A
City of Armagh
Larne
Enniskillen

Group B
Dungannon
Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club
Ophir

Group C
Ballyclare
Belfast Wolves
TBC

Group D
Instonians
Cavan
Portadown

18/04/2024

2024 7s draw is about to commence!

Welcome to Lions legend Willie John McBride, Ulster Rugby Ben Moxon and the Mayor of MEABC

Stay tuned for updates!

02/04/2024

With 7s fast approaching! 31 Days! See your evening entertainment line up!
Friday 3rd May - CK2
Saturday 4th May - The Lively Lads
Sunday 5th May - Fusion

Tickets go on sale soon!!

21/03/2024

Spring is the air, so time to start getting those teams entered for the only 7s tournament in Ulster.
A great weekend of rugby, music and beer, so don’t miss out. Go to www.carrricksevens.co.uk to enter

05/03/2024

Spring is the air, so time to start getting those teams entered for the only 7s tournament in Ulster.
A great weekend of rugby, music and beer, so don’t miss out. Go to www.carrricksevens.co.uk

10/05/2023

Last but not least, here are the images from our Sunday Event - the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Women's competition.

07/05/2023

Up next, here are some of the action shots from our Saturday Quigg Golden Men's Open competition

05/05/2023

Take a look at some of the action and crowd shots from our Friday night Sewing Solutions U18 Boys competition !!